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After Charlie is done yelling at her smart speaker, on the agenda this week are misleading trailers and the dramatic change in gig etiquette.

Abi and Charlie discuss the new Leigh Miller biopic starring Kate Winslet, and how its own trailer has done it so dirty. Plus, we dive into the tweets that have lifted the lid on the insane world of gigs in 2024, the tradition that one Gen-Z had deemed “a Tik Tok trend” and what that says about our supposedly most savvy generation. 

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We start this week with people lazily posing at monuments and a review of the book of the summer, Big Swiss. 

Charlie and Abi go on to discuss the audacity of Aaron Taylor-Johnson going out in public without his wedding ring, The Cut’s fascinating look in the money spent by women to look hot into their 60s and why ultimately we plan on being wrinkly but glamorous old women.

Of course, we also have our Cult of the Week which is, frankly, a food trend that must die. 

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LINKS

• The Cut: How to Stay Hot

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In the week we angered the TikTok Men Rights Activists again, Abi and Charlie discuss the latest dystopian film ‘Civil War’, the era of hot rodent boyfriends and discuss whether they are rat-faced or pig-faced.

Plus, they discuss the unnecessary reactions to Luke Newton’s girlfriend reveal and the cult of the week that has captured the tweens of the Western world. 

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LINKS

• The hot rodent boyfriend era 
• Actors on Actors clip and analysis 
• Bridgerton lip reading video

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On the week that Nigel Farage got milkshaked, Abi and Charlie discuss Rupert Murdoch’s FIFTH marriage, why men with money are the real apex predator and why Love Island needs to give it a rest.

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LINKS

• Millionaire owes £48k for demolition of 'man cave'
• Rupert Murdoch and his fifth wife, Elena Zhukova 
• North West performing at the Lion King 30th Anniversary

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This week, Charlie and Abi discuss what’s going on in the world of pop music with an intense battle for top of the charts and fan girl over the cast for Knives Out 3.

Plus, Charlie recommends a new Apple TV show (shock) and the girls recap the latest news from ‘WTF is happening in America’ with Donald Trump’s guilty verdict. 

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LINKS

• Glenn Kitson sharing Donald Trump look-a-like
• Geri Halliwell’s caption blunder

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Charlie and Abi start off with a unique ice breaker before sharing their thoughts on part 1 of  Bridgerton season 3. 

The girls discuss the cheek of Netflix of dropping new series in two parts, why we need to normalise not finishing books and Charlie shares Gen Z’s reaction to the 90s TV staple of Sex and the City. 

Plus, Abi discusses chat free hair salons and the generational debate on whether they’re an entitled ask or a overdue request. 

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LINKS

• Allison Bornstein’s new book
• The Wake Up Call - Beth O'Leary
• The Guardian Silent Haicut article
• Rise and Fall of the Samba - Inside Retail

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This week features a serious overanalysis of Challengers (only proper spoilers at 29:25 - 31:03).

Charlie and Abi discuss Challengers' female power fantasy and how they nailed the tennis elements. Plus, they discuss Met Gala misconceptions and the hilarious backstory to Anne Hathaway’s new romcom. 

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LINKS

• BTS of Zendaya on Challengers 
• Jack Edwards explaining the Met Gala 2024 theme
• Vogue’s Best Dressed of Met Gala 2024

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This week, Abi brings a surprise story which features the glow up of the century, Charlie explains why digital cameras are having a comeback and the pair dissect the Streisand effect Ms Barbra has had on Ozempic this week.

Plus, they share some TV, book and film recommendations – did someone say “SEX AND TENNIS”?

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LINKS

• Willy Wonka Experience in LA

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After a tiny weather-related breakdown, Abi and Charlie are discussing Baby Reindeer, the ethics of filming women on nights out and Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction.

Plus, if you’re not familiar with some of the deeper meanings of Taylor Swift’s new album, we’ve got some tea that the neutral fans would never know. 

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LINKS

• BBC article: Manchester nightlife videos: Women 'feel unsafe' after being secretly filmed

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Abi recounts the incredible takedown executed by Sharon Osbourne this week and Charlie offers her controversial opinion on Coachella.

They discuss why the festival should have ended after Beyoncé headlined, what the pair think we’ll be cringing about in 10 years and why Taylor Swift is breaking up female friendships around the world. 

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LINKS

• Sharon Osbourne’s statement
• Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan at Coachella
• The Clearing 
• Ending a Friendship Over Taylor Swift

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